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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     The Future of Socialism By the 1970s, roughly 60 percent of the earth’s population lived under governments that espoused socialism in ... more The Truth about the Flat World, Part Two We’re just a few years into the twenty-first century, and it looks like globalization is here to stay. Rapid advances in ... more   Old Hickory: The Life of our 7th President, Part One main page Old Hickory: The Life of our 7th President, Part One Aired 7/14/2005 Most Americans only know of Andrew Jackson as the man whose face adorns the 20 Dollar bill. But during his two terms as President, from 1829 to 1837, Jackson left a distinctive stamp on issues we care about today, such as states’ rights, American foreign policy, and the role of the executive branch. His fiery political rhetoric and controversial policies continue to inspire modern politicians and debate among historians. Who was Andrew Jackson? Why is he still a controversial figure, and how did he change the Presidency?   Read the full transcript   Robert Remini     Professor Emeritus of History and Humanities at the University of Illinois at Chicago and author of numerous books on President Jackson including "The Life of Andrew Jackson".   Harry Watson     Director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and author of "Andrew Jackson vs. Henry Clay: Democracy and Development in Antebellum America". Originally Aired: 1/1/1900     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. Ford’s Fundamentals, Part Two   aired 8/24/2006 Ford’s Fundamentals, Part one   aired 8/17/2006 Civil Rights, Then and Now, Part One   aired 3/30/2006 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.